A Case-control Study on Risk Factors for Chronic Gastritis in Yuhang District,Hangzhou / 中国慢性病预防与控制

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the risk factors for chronic gastritis in Yuhang district,Hangzhou.Methods All cases came from the population involved in screening for upper gastrointestinal tract diseases in 2002 and were diagnosed by histopathology.The controls were chosen in residents of the same village who had no stomach disease history and dyspeptic symptoms.All subjects were investigated with a questionnaire by interviewers on their lifestyle and health condition.Results The odds ratios of smoking,the family history of chronic gastritis,drinking,sleep quality,oral debris,regular dining,drinking tea and the intake of beans & bean products were 3.012,2.343,1.438,1.384,1.283,0.418,0.603 and 0.809,respectively.Foods taste also took significant effect on chronic gastritis.The odds ratios of sour foods,spicy foods,salty foods and sweet foods were 2.72,2.33,2.22 and 2.06,respectively.Conclusions The risk factors for chronic gastritis were smoking,family history of chronic gastritis,heavy drinking,sleep quality,oral debris,foods flavor.While regularly dining,properly drinking tea and intake of beans and bean products were protective factors.